[1][2][3] It is found in the West and Central Africa from southwestern Nigeria through Cameroon to Equatorial Guinea (including Bioko), Gabon, and northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[1][2] Morphologically, Nectophryne afra is very similar to Nectorphryne batesii except in their snouts and extremities.

The snout of N. afra protrudes further and has a light colored line that connects the medial cleft to the upper lip: this is seen less in older specimen.

[4] African tree toads inhabit lowland forests.

The male guards eggs that the pair lays in tree cavities containing water.